G. K. Chesterton wrote, "Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die." The men and women who served in the armed forces, whether during a time of war, or one of peace, are living examples of that contradiction. Each should be honored and remembered, so that our gratitude never fades.
Our Veterans' Memorial Wall includes the names of those individuals who served the nation, and are now entrusted to our care. If the veteran you are looking for is not here, please enter the name of the deceased or the next of kin in the search box below and click search. You may also view current and past listings to find the name of your veteran. Names are listed alphabetically.
Roy Lipps
August 28, 1942 - - September 11, 2018
Roy Lee Lipps, 76, of Heaters, WV went peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Roy was blessed in many ways and loved by so many people. He served in the United States Army where he was a heavy vehicle driver, a rifle expert and sharpshooter. After the Army Roy enjoyed being a long-distance truck driver, heavy equipment ...
Jerry Long
April 07, 1936 - - March 28, 2018
Jerry Eldon Long, 81, of Tesla, WV passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, WV. He was born April 7, 1936 at home in Tesla WV, to the late Patrick “PJ” Long and Ruby (Donithan) Long. Also preceding him in death was the love of his life, Patricia (Collins) Long and daughter, Reverend Susan Dawn Rector. He is survived by ...
Jimmy "Jim" Lester
April 29, 1940 - - September 09, 2017
Jimmy “Jim” Darrell Lester, 77, of Sutton, WV passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, September 9, 2017 after a long illness. He was born in Landisburg, WV on April 28, 1940 to the late Henry Houston Lester and Mary (Campbell) Lester. He was also preceded in death by his son, Greg Lester and brother, Ricky Dwayne Lester. He leaves behind his loving wife, Evelyn Leste ...
Charles Lively
November 01, 1929 - - September 21, 2016
Charles Odus Lively, 86, of Heaters, WV went to his eternal home on September 21, 2016. He was born on November 1, 1929. He was the son of Ocie and Odus Lively. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Helen Stewart. Charles worked construction and farming most of his life and was an army veteran previously serving in the Korean War. During his ...
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